If you're running any p2p software I highly recommend you install Peer Guardian or MoBlock. I run Azureus and see for Kubuntu's DVD and FreeBSD 6.2 just to give back to the community, and I've been seeing strange crap on the firewall logs. So on the advice of a buddy I installed this software which basically keeps a blacklist of known RIAA, MPAA, etc addresses so that when an app on your PC tries to contact them or they try to contact you the packets are dropped. No packets, no evidence collection about what you're doing.

I'll bet not 5s goes by that I don't get a blocked inbound packet from one of these snapperheads. Hell, I just got pinged by Time Warner Telecom and I'm on freaking Everest. These "Technological Systems CJVC" jerkoffs are incredibly persistent. You know, if you're going to write some software to sniff out pirates you might want to make it smart enough to not wind up downloading a bunch of s**t you can legally get for free.

http://phoenixlabs.org/pg2

Mecca

02-01-2007, 11:25 PM

They'll get upset when they see all the porn I've downloaded from torrent sites...

Simplex3

02-01-2007, 11:26 PM

ROFL

Blocked IN: SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER COMPANY

Mecca

02-01-2007, 11:27 PM

So what if I don't use a P2P blocker deal.....

Simplex3

02-01-2007, 11:31 PM

So what if I don't use a P2P blocker deal.....
Basically the "bad guys" will be able to connect to you and download the things you have (while you're seeding in the case of bittorrent). Given enough evidence they can take you to court.

What the hell. You think I got a list like that somewhere? I have a hardware firewall on my router.

Mecca

02-01-2007, 11:33 PM

Give me a link to the program I'll use it to be safe.....now this isn't some hog or anything as far as system resources I hope....I'm running at 512 so I don't have a monster machine.

Simplex3

02-01-2007, 11:34 PM

Give me a link to the program I'll use it to be safe.....now this isn't some hog or anything as far as system resources I hope....I'm running at 512 so I don't have a monster machine.
http://phoenixlabs.org/pg2

Would i want to install the MoBlock on my IPCop linux firewall..? or on each PC

Numbah One

02-01-2007, 11:39 PM

Wait, are you saying peer guardian gives you the logs?

Mecca

02-01-2007, 11:41 PM

Do I want this to start when windows does or not.....is it something that should run all the time or just when I download?

Simplex3

02-01-2007, 11:44 PM

Would i want to install the MoBlock on my IPCop linux firewall..? or on each PC
Each PC, unless IPCop has an addon that supports it. I'd love to have it in my firewall, though.

Simplex3

02-01-2007, 11:44 PM

Do I want this to start when windows does or not.....is it something that should run all the time or just when I download?
Unless you're seeing performance issues (and you shouldn't) I'd run it all the time.

Simplex3

02-01-2007, 11:45 PM

Wait, are you saying peer guardian gives you the logs?
I'm on Linux so I'm technically running MoBlock, but yeah.

tail -f /var/log/moblock

Run that command in a terminal window and I get a running log as things are added.

Mecca

02-01-2007, 11:47 PM

Alright next question.......when setting this up do i want to click to block all this stuff?

Obviously I'm not the most computer savy person.

Simplex3

02-01-2007, 11:48 PM

Alright next question.......when setting this up do i want to click to block all this stuff?

Obviously I'm not the most computer savy person.
As part of the install it will download the latest block lists. Then it should just start in Windows, I believe it's implemented as a driver. I don't have a copy of Windows to test it on and tell you, though.

Mecca

02-01-2007, 11:51 PM

As part of the install it will download the latest block lists. Then it should just start in Windows, I believe it's implemented as a driver. I don't have a copy of Windows to test it on and tell you, though.

I mean at the start of the setup when you click on the program it lists a bunch of stuff to check or uncheck....

The sooner they get PG2 functional for Vista the better. I feel like I can't run torrents right now.

SLAG

02-01-2007, 11:53 PM

Each PC, unless IPCop has an addon that supports it. I'd love to have it in my firewall, though.

why dont you write some code to make it work together

Mecca

02-01-2007, 11:54 PM

That HTTP one bugs me it says it always always connections from port 80 and 443 even if they are in the blocked list.......I'm not sure I want to check that.

Simplex3

02-01-2007, 11:57 PM

That HTTP one bugs me it says it always always connections from port 80 and 443 even if they are in the blocked list.......I'm not sure I want to check that.
You won't be downloading anything over those ports anyway, and you sure as hell won't be uploading over them. It's cool.

irishjayhawk

02-02-2007, 12:01 AM

It's really fun to watch. You get hits from all over.

Mecca

02-02-2007, 12:03 AM

Ah..alright thanks man I appreciate it.

Mecca

02-02-2007, 12:26 AM

I enjoy how I'm getting all sorts of blocks from.....places like Purdue and Rutgers.....

And the P2P doesn't seem to want to update it "can't find the tracker" or some such.

Simplex3

02-02-2007, 12:29 AM

I enjoy how I'm getting all sorts of blocks from.....places like Purdue and Rutgers.....

And the P2P doesn't seem to want to update it "can't find the tracker" or some such.
Give it a bit, it's going to have to find new trackers. I'm not in the pirate rings, though I can see why porn guys might not want to block the .edu areas.

Mecca

02-02-2007, 12:32 AM

My listing is 4 up to date 1 failed........so all of them are fine but my P2P list which can't find the URL hopefully that will change shortly......

I download porn from torrent sites just for porn so I should be fine with that....

the Talking Can

02-02-2007, 06:09 AM

Basically the "bad guys" will be able to connect to you and download the things you have (while you're seeding in the case of bittorrent). Given enough evidence they can take you to court.

facinating, and spooky...there is a thread on their forums about DOD hits on people's computers....we're all being watched

where's my ****ing tinfoil

Otter

02-02-2007, 09:14 AM

I like the theory behind the software but can't understand how it would be able to differentiate between a 'legit' peer at one of those IPs vs. someone trying to monitor what youíre downloading.

Iím unable to check out their FAQ section at the moment though however because of being at work.

Being a Bittorrent user though Iíll certainly look more into it package. Thanks

StcChief

02-02-2007, 09:19 AM

Peer Guardian is good stuff.

crazycoffey

02-02-2007, 09:38 AM

I only have Norton, it does catch cookies and tracking software, and now it removes them (it didn't used to, I would have to do it manually).

So my question is, how much sh*t am I missing with only norton, because every so many days there are only one or two tracking cookies. Not near the list of simplex (of course there is probably other reasons he has the interest of the UN)

Mr. Laz

02-02-2007, 09:41 AM

i take it none of you bothered to read my Torrent DIY thread?

:shake:

why do i bother.... :sulk:

the Talking Can

02-02-2007, 10:12 AM

i take it none of you bothered to read my Torrent DIY thread?

:shake:

why to do i bother.... :sulk:

and you are?

ROFL

Mr. Laz

02-02-2007, 10:15 AM

and you are?

ROFL

the Talking Can

02-02-2007, 10:41 AM

nice

I was trying to laugh with you....

sort of

WilliamTheIrish

02-02-2007, 11:09 AM

Laz,

I want you to know I appreciated that thread. It's been very beneficial to me.